How the Tiahleigh Palmer case prompted an overhaul of Queensland’s child protection system

The Queensland Government has announced plans to reform the state’s child protection system.

It is a move designed to make carers more accountable, improve communication between agencies when a child goes missing, and give Blue Card authorities more power.

Why is this happening?

The death of Logan schoolgirl Tiahleigh Palmer prompted the overhaul. The 12-year-old had been missing from foster care for six days before her body was found on the banks of the Pimpama River in November 15.